India, Jan. 21 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the equity support of Rs.5,000 crore to Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).

"The equity capital of Rs.5000 crore shall be infused into SIDBI by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) in three tranches of Rs.3,000 crore in Financial year 2025-26 at the book value of Rs.568.65/- as on 31.03.2025 and Rs.1,000 crore each in Financial Year 2026-27 and Financial year 2027-28 at the book value as on 31st March of the respective previous financial year," read a government statement.

Post equity capital infusion of Rs.5000 crore, number of MSMEs to be provided financial assistance is expected to increase from 76.26 lakh at the end o...